Overview
The Food and Society, MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University research primarily involves food systems, food consumption and food marketing:
- consumer studies in food, food provisioning and behaviour change
- perceived risk associated with food and food production
- food supply chains and territorial development
- international political economy of food and agriculture
- risk-benefit communication
- acceptance of novel food and technologies within the value chain
Key facts:
Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:
- perform better as a researcher
- boost your career prospects
- broaden your impact
Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.
You’ll cover:
- techniques for effective research
- methods for better collaborative working
- essential professional standards and requirements
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Understanding and measuring societal and individual responses to risks and benefits
- Developing new methodologies for assessing socio-economic impacts of food risks and communication strategies and other public
- Employing qualitative and quantitative methodologies to understand attitudes and behaviours related to food
- Stakeholder analysis and effectiveness of public engagement
- Integrating social and natural science into the development of predictive models
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- We consider January and April start dates on an individual basis.
- There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
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Disciplines
Food Science Food Technology View 18 other PhDs in Food Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject.
We usually expect research experience and/or a postgraduate qualification, such as a MRes or MSc, for PhD study. Please contact us if you are in any doubt.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fee
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International
29800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29800 GBP per year during 36 months.
- International students Full time:£29,800 - £39,300
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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